Winter Challenge at Sedbergh

Sedbergh sits at the foot of the Howgill Fells, a peaceful corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The centre of Sedbergh is just a few minutes walk from Thorns Hall. The town has a range of facilities including a small supermarket, post office, newsagent, pubs and a bank. A wider range of facilities are available in the larger town of Kendal, about 10 miles away.

During your visit to Thorns Hall you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:

Sedbergh

Now famed as England’s ‘book town’, Sedbergh has many second-hand book shops and a good range of pubs and cafés.

Hawes

Visit the small town of Hawes and its famous creamery that produces Wensleydale Cheese.

Kendal

The market town of Kendal, about 10 miles from Thorns Hall has a good range of specialist shops and the excellent Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry.

Lake District

A 40 minute drive will take you to Lake Windermere, gateway to exploring the beautiful scenery of the Lake District National Park.

Levens Hall

Visit this stately home, famous for its magnificent formal garden and its topiary displays.

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Ride England’s most scenic railway through the Yorkshire Dales from Garsdale station.